Students are required to attend classes Monday through Friday; afternoons are spent visiting galleries and museums. A journal must be maintained and later submitted during the first week of Spring Semester 2011. The Art Students League is the oldest art school in the United States. Interested students may go to the Art Students League website for additional information. (http://www.theartstudentsleague.org/ ). It is strongly recommended that students wishing to attend the ASL have had at least some prior experience in studio art at the beginning level.

OCS 215 London Theatre, London, England**

Instructor: Assistant Professor Siouxsie Easter (seaster@wells.edu)

January 3-22, 2011

Cost: $2500 plus airfare and transportation to and from the airport

This course offers an on-site study of London theatre. Students will attend approximately 8-12 performances, sampling a range of venues, types of drama, and styles of production from the Royal Shakespeare, The National Theatre, West End, fringe and pub companies. Students will read and discuss plays and complete written reviews of performances. Students are expected to engage in the history, cultural and social life of London through attendance at museums, galleries, and tours of notable architectural structures. Permission of instructor required. Contact Professor Siouxsie Easter at seaster@wells.edu for more information.

OCS 275 PLEN Seminar: Women and Public Policy, Washington, DC**

Instructor: Assistant Professor Susan Tabrizi (stabrizi@wells.edu)

January 10-14, 2011

Cost: $350 plus housing and transportation

“What is public policy? How is it really made? What would a public policy career be like?… Explore these questions with high-level Washington women who make policies that govern our country every day. Learn how you can launch a career and become part of the process. Over the course of five days, you will talk with women leaders at the Capitol, White House, State Department and other agencies. You’ll meet in small groups with senior women at major advocacy groups and with seasoned corporate lobbyists. You’ll discover what it takes to get a job in Washington. Coaching sessions on such topics as networking, resume writing, and informational interviews help prepare you for finding jobs and fellowships. Young professional women describe how the job search works in Washington. Senior level women offer assistance in opening doors to help you get started.” This year’s seminar includes tracks in sustainability, education, finance and healthcare. This PLEN session counts as 1 credit toward experiential learning but is restricted to women only. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $100. Registration deadline: November 26, 2010. See http://www.plen.org for more information.

“How do science and technology impact public policy? Does ethics play a role in science and technology policy? How does the government decide what research to fund? Learn how rapid advances in science and technology are making scientists increasingly influential in the development of public policy in Washington. The Science/Technology Seminar is the only place in Washington where you can experience the excitement of a career in science policy, discover how to have one, and begin networking with important women who’ll help you create one – all in 4 days. You’ll hear from scientists who advise the President, Members of Congress, the State Department and other federal agencies, lead institutes at the National Institutes of Health, develop and administer federal regulations, and lobby for corporations and advocacy groups. You’ll also hear from recently-graduated scientists who’ve won fellowships to work in science policy, and they’ll tell you how you can, too.” This PLEN session counts as 1 credit toward experiential learning but is restricted to women only. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $100. Registration deadline: November 19, 2010. See http://www.plen.org for more information. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $100.

OCS 285 Genealogical Research at the Family History Library**

Salt Lake City, UT

Instructor: Professor Christopher Bailey (cbailey@wells.edu)

January 9-16, 2011

Cost: $500 plus airfare, includes program, housing, and most meals

Students will receive, prior to leaving for semester break, instruction on basic genealogical research methods and preparation, including computerized database management. Students will be expected to interview family members and prepare a basic genealogy prior to arriving at the Family History Library (the country’s premiere location for performing genealogical research). There will be at least one formal orientation session on arrival at the library, with additional instructional sessions scheduled as required based on student interest and skill level. Students are expected to spend the majority of their time at the library researching their own genealogy. Contact Professor Christopher Bailey at cbailey@wells.edu for more information.

WLLS 190 Experiential Learning and Reflection**

Faculty Sponsor: Your Advisor

January 2011

WLLS 190 is an internship experience for first -and second-year students. Typically students intern at organizations in their hometowns, but they can do so anywhere they are able to secure housing. These individually-arranged field experiences allow students to transcend boundaries by exploring their interests. Through reflection activities students assess their learning (knowledge, skills, and beliefs) and their own personal development. The student’s academic advisor serves as the faculty sponsor for the experience. Prerequisite: first year or sophomore standing only. Graded S/U. (1-3 semester hours) Contact Eric Vaughn in the Office of Experiential Learning and Career Services at careers@wells.edu or your advisor for more information.

Discipline Internships for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors**

Faculty Sponsor: Faculty in the Academic Area of the Internship

January 2011

Contact Eric Vaughn in the Office of Experiential Learning and Career Services at careers@wells.edu for more information.

· If you are interested in any of the travel courses, please contact the course instructor as soon as possible. Applications for most due October 29, 2010 with notification to students by November 5, 2010; deposit payments due by November 19, 2010 with balance payments by December 10, 2010.

· Internship Agreement Forms due to Experiential Learning and Career Services by December 10, 2010.